Just one more photo from Wednesday's reading. My friend Yuting brought her kids to the bookstore and took this photo of me. I'm signing a book and talking at the same time--and art I'm still trying to master.If you want to hear more about the book, please tune into this … [Read more...]
Book reading at Anderson’s in Naperville, IL
So I had my first book reading last night, which meant it was the first time I read from Good Chinese Wife in front of an audience.Look at Anderson's events flyer. I about fainted when I saw my name listed below Rebecca Makkai. I'm reading her book, The Hundred-Year … [Read more...]
Book launch party!
Last night at my book launch party, I told the story of why I was so adamant about holding it at Sandmeyer's Bookstore in Chicago. But when I first talked to Mrs. Sandmeyer about it back in January, she asked if I could guarantee 30 people. I thought I could, but figured if we … [Read more...]
Seen at Sandmeyer’s!
I was in Chicago today and was driving by Sandmeyer's Bookstore when a sign in the window caught my attention.So I stopped the car in a 15 minute parking zone and took a closer look.I'm so excited about Tuesday's book launch party at Sandmeyer's and have my door … [Read more...]
Free bookplates!
If you don't live near Chicago or Hong Kong--my two scheduled book signing cities--and would like me to sign and personalize your book, I'm offering a great solution!Just send me a note through the comments or through my contact page with your name and address, and I'll send … [Read more...]